John Deere 285 Engine Specs
Engine Model – Kawasaki FD590V
Engine Type – Gasoline, 4-stroke, OHV, V-twin 90 deg
Number of Cylinders – 2
Displacement, cu in (L) – 35,7 (0,585)
Engine Bore, in (mm) – 2,91 (74,0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) – 2,68 (68,0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) – 18,0 (13,4)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm – 3400
Idle Engine Speed, rpm – 1400-3350
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) – 0
Compression – 8.7:1
Carburetor Model – Mikuni BV24-18
Carburetor Type – Horizontal draft type
Cooling system – Liquid-cooling
Ignition system – Transistorized ignition
Lubricating system – Pressure feed lubrication system
Starting system – Solenoid shift type electric starter
Charging system – 12 Volt, 17A with regulator
Cooling system – Pressurized forced circulation type
Spark plug – NGK BMR6A
Spark plug gap, in (mm) – 0,024-0,028 (0,6-0,7)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) – 3,0 (11,5)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) – 2,6 (2,5)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) – 3,3 (3,1)
Electrical System Rating, Volts – 12
Alternator Rating, Amps – 17
JD 285 Transmission
Transmission Model – Sundstrand BDU-21 Transaxle
Transmission Type – Belt-driven hydrostatic
Speeds – Infinite forward and reverse
Transmission Oil Capacity, qts (L) – 2,6 (2,5)
Maximum Speed (Forward), mph (kph) – 7,0 (11,3)
Maximum Speed (Reverse), mph (kph) – 2,9 (4,7)
Service Brake – Expanding mechanical shoe
John Deere 285 Wheels and Tires
Drive Wheels – 2WD
Steering Configuration – Front steer
Steering System – Manual enclosed recirculating ball
Front Tire Size – 16×6.50-8
Rear Tire Size – 23×10.50-12
JD 285 Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase, in (mm) – 47,9 (1210)
Length, in (mm) – 71,5 (1810)
Height, in (mm) – 43,6 (1100)
Overall Width, in (mm) – 41,5 (1050)
Weight, lb (kg) – 625 (283)
John Deere 285 Attachments
42 Inch Snow blower
Snowblower Model – JD 3250M
Type – One-stage, Front-mount
Clearing width, in (mm) – 42 (1060)
Clearing height, in (mm) – 17 (430)
Overall width, in (mm) – 43 (1090)
Lift – Manual
Weight, lb (kg) – 175 (79)
46 Inch Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type – Mid-mount
Number of Blades – 3
Cutting width, in (mm) – 46 (1160)
Overall width, in (mm) – 57 (1440)
Cutting height, in (mm) – 1,5-4,0 inch (30-100)
Lifting – Manual
Weight, lb (kg) – 125 (56)
50 Inch Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type – Mid-mount
Number of Blades – 3
Cutting width, in (mm) – 50 (1270)
Overall width, in (mm) – 61 (1540)
Cutting height, in (mm) – 1,5-4,0 inch (30-100)
Lifting – Manual
Weight, lb (kg) – 155 (70)
Front Blade
Blade Type – Front-mount
Width, in (mm) – 46,0 (1160)
Height, in (mm) – 17,0 (430)
Lift height, in (mm) – 5,0 (120)
Cut depth, in (mm) – 3,0 (70)
Weight, lb (kg) – 110 (49)
Lift – Manual
Angle – Manual